Chapter 44
The sun had barely risen when the world was already in an uproar. The photos of the Kardashian-Jenner sisters with Tom at a shooting range, posted the night before, had spread all over social media.
Tabloids and gossip sites reacted quickly, flooding the internet with headlines about the sisters' unexpected day of "action" and the unlikely instructor: the mysterious and now famous ex-SAS and alleged ex-intelligence agent, Tom.
Early in the morning, on the "Good Morning America" program, one of the presenters brought up the subject with enthusiasm:
— "And it seems that the Kardashian-Jenner sisters had a very... let's say, unusual day! Did you see the photos that Kendall, Kylie, Khloe and Kim posted at a shooting range? And guess who was with them? Yes, Kim's boyfriend, Tom! This man is increasingly mysterious and interesting," commented the presenter, as the photos appeared on the screen.
— "I saw this, and I have to say, I never imagined I would see the Kardashians with guns in their hands, especially with an instructor like Tom," the co-host commented, laughing. "I think we can all agree that this family always knows how to surprise!"
In no time, the news was already on the main celebrity portals. Sites like TMZ, E! News, and even the Daily Mail published articles about the subject, with headlines that drew attention to the unusual side of the activity and to Tom's intriguing figure.
On TMZ, the article stood out: "Kardashians at the shooting range: A day of training with Kim's 'ex-SAS' boyfriend!"
Excerpt from the TMZ article: "The world's most famous family ventured into an unusual activity, training with weapons alongside Kim Kardashian's mysterious boyfriend, former British soldier Tom. The Kardashian-Jenner sisters, known for their glamorous style, traded heels for weapons and showed a side never seen before. Could Kim and Tom be planning a more... dangerous future together? Fans are already speculating!"
On Twitter, the reactions from fans were quick to appear. Some people were fascinated by the idea of seeing the Kardashians in such a different setting, while others made jokes and memes. One of the photos of Kim holding a pistol with Tom by her side quickly became a meme with the caption: "Kim Kardashian with a license to kill", referring to the famous spy James Bond.
In the comments on social media, opinion was divided. Many followers found the idea funny and unusual, while others expressed concerns about the use of weapons:
— "I never imagined seeing the Kardashians training with weapons, and with Tom of all people! I loved it!" commented one follower.
— "I thought it was a bit exaggerated, but this family really can surprise people!", said another.
Among fans, funny and exaggerated theories began to emerge that Tom could be "training the Kardashians for a secret mission" or that he was "preparing the sisters for a new phase in the reality show".
In a special report, the website E! News invited a military tactics expert to comment on the Kardashians' training with Tom:
— "It's not every day that you see celebrities like the Kardashians holding weapons and learning techniques from a former SAS. I think that, in addition to the fun side, this also shows that Tom is really close to his family. It's not common for someone with this kind of training to open up about this side to outsiders."
Meanwhile, at home, Kim and Tom were following some of the news and laughing at the theories that were emerging.
— "Look at this, Tom", Kim said, showing him her cell phone. "Some people are saying that you're training us to become spies."
